October 2019<\/a> has made it a priority to step up efforts to end preventable deaths of mothers, newborn babies and children in the developing world by 2030. This is in line with our commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>The UK is proud of this ambitious commitment and will bring together a range of investments in health (such as health research, global health initiatives and programmes delivered in specific countries) behind a common goal, working with others to end preventable deaths of mothers, new-born babies and children.<\/p>
For example; as hosts of the Gavi Replenishment Conference this year, the UK government are committed to help secure the $7.4 billion that Gavi needs to deliver its life-saving work in the next five years. This funding will allow Gavi to vaccinate 300 million more children and save 7-8 million lives from preventable deaths by 2025. We will be publishing a paper in due course setting out our aims and objectives for reaching this goal by 2030.<\/p>"}
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The UK is proud to be hosting the Gavi Replenishment Conference on 3-4th<\/sup> June, to secure Gavi the funds it needs to immunise 300 million more children and save at least 7 million lives between 2021 and 2025.<\/p> <\/p>
We recognise the importance of the UK\u2019s funding to Gavi; our £1.44 billion of support to Gavi between 2016-2020 has saved 1.4 million lives from vaccine-preventable diseases in 68 of the world\u2019s poorest countries. The UK\u2019s commitment to Gavi is also central to our work to end preventable deaths of mothers, new-borns and children by 2030.<\/p>
<\/p>
Gavi\u2019s next strategic period is critically important for the UK as we work together to improve intra-country equity and coverage. Immunisation is often a child\u2019s first point of contact with their health service. By extending routine immunisation to reach the underserved, particularly zero-dose children who have never been vaccinated, Gavi is building a foundation for stronger national health systems. The UK will also prioritise ensuring our investment in Gavi is sustainable by supporting countries to effectively transition from Gavi support to increased domestic funding.<\/p>"}
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There have been no fruitless payments in excess of £30,000 made by Department for International Development (DFID) in the 2017-18 financial year to date.<\/p>"}
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I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I provided on 5 December to Question number 116183.<\/p>"}
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Details of all UK ODA can be found in the annual Statistics on International Development.<\/p>
<\/p>"}
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The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)<\/p><\/td><\/tr> |
Financial Year<\/p><\/td> | Core contribution<\/p><\/td><\/tr> |
2011-12<\/p><\/td> | £10million<\/p><\/td><\/tr> |
2012-13<\/p><\/td> | £10million<\/p><\/td><\/tr> |
2013-14<\/p><\/td> | £15million<\/p><\/td><\/tr> |
2014-15<\/p><\/td> | £15million<\/p><\/td><\/tr> |
2015-16<\/p><\/td> | £15million<\/p><\/td><\/tr> |
2016-17<\/p><\/td> | £15million<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> <\/p>"}
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